the picador: volume 7, issue 12
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G o o d b y e a n d T h a n k Yo u ! By Sarah Michel ’14
As this school year comes to a
close, many faculty members’
chapters here at Holderness
School will come to a close
also. It is hard to imagine what
the school is going to be like
next year without these vital
faculty members in our com-
munity. Although we are all so
happy for them to be venturing
off, the “goodbye” will still be
a bittersweet one.
I don’t think that there is one
person on campus who will
not miss Chapu’s contagious
laugh. He has not only been a
math teacher, a free-styling ski
“coach,” and a fantastic JV2
boys soccer coach, but a leader
of spirit and pride at Holder-
ness School. Mr. Chapuredima
is still working on determining
his next destination, but wher-
ever he is, he is sure to make
lots of people smile.
Mr. McConnell will without a
doubt be missed on and off the
ice. His skills coaching boys
JV hockey and his kindness in
admission will not be forgot-
ten.
The leaving of Mr. Joe Bo-
browskas has many of us ask-
ing the question, “How are we
going to get into college?”
Although his departure has
some of us worried, we wish
him luck! Next year he will be
the Co-Director of College
Counseling at The Governor’s
Academy in Massachusetts.
Jeff Nadeau will also be leav-
ing Holderness. Without his
expertise on many body parts,
many of us would not be able
to get through our sports sea-
sons. Mr. Nadeau will be
working at St. George's School
in Middletown, RI as the Head
Athletic Trainer, the Strength
and Conditioning Coordinator,
and the Assistant Athletic Di-
rector!
Our school will also be losing
Ms. Moses. Without her, the
girls varsity soccer and the
girls JV hockey players would
not be the athletes they are
today! Her teaching of history
will also be greatly missed .
Dick Stevens will be leaving
our campus. We all owe him a
big thanks for all that he has
done around our campus!
Thank you!
And last but not least, Mr. and
Mr. van der Linde will be
heading north to their home in
Burke, VT. Without them on
campus we may not have had
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The Picador
Volume 7, Issue 12 May 18, 2012
A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS
FOR
THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Why Yoga?
What Plans Do the New Editors
Have for The Picador?
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SHT—Past, Present, and Future
By Mr. Solberg
The program now known as
Senior Honors Thesis was
born in the 1970s, unfortu-
nately out of tragedy. A fam-
ily, whose son died in a tragic
accident, endowed a fund to
support students exploring
areas outside of the curricu-
lum in recognition of their
son’s struggles with tradi-
tional schooling.
Then-Headmaster Don Hager-
man said, “During Project
Weeks, students will engage
in experimental and/or inno-
vative programs that they
would otherwise not have
been able to undertake within
the framework of the regular
Holderness curriculum.”
In the 1970s AP exams did
not exist, and so these pro-
grams took place in May.
However, as Holderness be-
gan to incorporate APs into its
curriculum, Project Weeks
became Senior Projects and
partially shifted from May
into the March Special Pro-
grams period, becoming an
alternative to Senior Collo-
quium, which was then just
getting started.
There were some great pro-
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some of the funny memories
we will remember forever.
Good luck in Vermont and
thank you for all the two of
you have done!
Ms. van der Linde will be
teaching at Burke Mountain
Academy next year, while Mr.
van der Linde is at the moment
unsure of his plans.
As these people leave our
school physically, they never
will in heart. Thank you all for
everything you have done for
all of us here at school and
remember that you are always
a Holderness Bull!
Goodbye to Faculty (Continued from page 1)
jects that came out of this pe-
riod, and the focus was very
much on the experiential
(community service, practical
skills, adventure, or instruction
by an expert) rather than on
intellectual research. The
lighted loop on our trails, a
greenhouse behind Pfenninger
dorm, a brick courtyard behind
Weld (no longer in existence),
a glider, as well as some great
musical performances, all
came from these Senior Pro-
jects.
In 2003-2004, discussions be-
gan around making Senior
Projects more academically/
intellectually rigorous, and the
Intellectual Odyssey was born.
It started small with just four
students – two went to Asia to
do research about the status of
women in Japan, while two
other students went to New
York City to study the stock
market and investment firms.
These projects were success-
ful, and the faculty and ad-
ministration started to think
about the long-term possibili-
ties of the program and how it
might support the intellectual
life of the school going for-
ward.
In 2005-2006, Mr. Day spent a
year outside of Holderness,
exploring how to transform
Senior Projects and Intellec-
tual Odyssey into something
more rigorous and successful.
He performed extensive re-
search, looking at a number of
successful programs in the
independent and public school
world.
Capstone was born the follow-
ing year and was guided by
several core principles: (1) a
project is guided by a personal
passion; (2) it involves a re-
search component; (3) it in-
cludes work with a mentor in
the field; (4) one's experience
is used to 'reality check' re-
search; (5) and a presentation
and a final paper are presented
to an appropriate audience.
While Capstone found success
in that first year, the extra de-
mands of the research and ex-
perience were difficult for sen-
iors to navigate in addition to
other classes. Although some
students were willing to take
on the extra work outside of
the classroom and not receive
academic credit, most students
could not find the time. So in
2007-2008, Capstone became
a formal, semester class with a
set curriculum and a group of
dedicated faculty advisors.
Capstone continued to evolve,
and became Senior Honors
Thesis in 2009-2010, so as to
be more understandable to
college admission folks. Be-
sides, the term “Capstone” led
to some unfortunate nick-
names (i.e., “Stoners”), and
Senior Honors Thesis or
“SHT” has no such possible
baggage.
This year, we have the largest
class yet (nearly 40 seniors),
and we're looking forward to
next week's presentations, with
topics that vary as much as our
seniors' passions.
Beyond that, we're looking
forward to the time when eve-
ryone will take Senior Honors
Thesis, beginning in 2013-
2014. The program is about
practicing important skills for
college and beyond, yes, but
also about exploring and shar-
ing your personal passion with
others. It's a culmination of
sorts, but it's also a starting
point for what we hope will be
a lifelong pursuit.
Come next week to listen and
learn and begin to think about
what you might do for your
own Senior Honors Thesis.
SHT (Continued from page 1)
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Volume 7, Issue 12
A Photo Essay: A Year in Review
By Charlie Williams
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The Picador
Source: The New York Times
Two quadriplegics have used
just their thoughts to manipu-
late a robotic arm. The picture
to the right shows a woman
who was able to retrieve a bot-
tle containing coffee and drink
it from a straw. This is the first
time she has served herself
since her stroke 15 years ear-
lier.
An article released online by
the journal Nature explained
that humans with severe brain
injuries can control a robotic
arm using tiny brain implants
that transmit neural signals to
a computer.
This event has shown us a
blueprint of the future. Scien-
tists predict in one decade, this
brain-computer connection
will allow people with injuries
to the brain and spinal cord to
live more independent lives.
Both of the volunteers in this
experiment had tiny sensors
about the size of a baby aspirin
injected into their heads, just
below the skull and into an
area of the brain that is known
to be active when people use
their hands or arms. The sen-
sor is a chip of silicon with 96
pinprick electrodes that con-
nect to a patch of neurons.
When the neurons fire, the
sensor transmits those signals
to a computer. The computer
records the patterns then trans-
lates them into an command
for the robot: Move left, now
down, now right.
“It is a spectacular result, in
many respects,” said John
Kalaska, a neuroscientist at the
University of Montreal who
was not involved in the study,
“and really the logical next
step in the development of this
technology. This is the kind of
work that has to be done, and
it’s further confirmation of the
feasibility of using this kind of
approach to give paralyzed
people some degree of auton-
omy.”
World News
Compiled by Fabian Stocek and Zihan Guo
Quadriplegics Move Robotic Arm Using Sensor Implanted in Brain
Source: BBC.co.uk
Francois Hollande was sworn
in as president of France on
Tuesday, becoming the first
Socialist leader in 17 years to
occupy the Elysee Palace.
He said he was aware of the
challenges ahead, including
the debt crisis, and vowed to
“open a new path in Europe.”
Mr. Hollande was sworn in for
a five-year term at the Elysee
Palace in central Paris.
Out-going President Nicolas
Sarkozy shook hands with his
successor in the palace's court-
yard before leading him inside
for a private meeting, at which
France's nuclear launch codes
were handed over.
In his first presidential speech,
Mr. Hollande said he wished
to deliver a “message of confi-
dence.”
“My mandate is to bring
France back to justice, open up
a new path in Europe, contrib-
ute to world peace, and pre-
serve the planet.”
The new president said he is
fully aware of the challenges
facing France, which he said
include a “huge debt, weak
growth, reduced competitive-
ness, and a Europe that is
struggling to emerge from a
crisis.”
Mr. Hollande also said he
wants other European leaders
to sign a pact that “ties the
necessary reduction of deficit
to the indispensable stimula-
tion of the economy.”
“I will tell them the necessity
for our continent is to protect,
in an unstable world, not only
its values but its interests in
the name of commercial ex-
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Francois Hol lande Sworn in at Elysee Palace in Paris
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change,” he added.
“We don't think the same on
everything,” Mr. Hollande
acknowledged on French tele-
vision on Monday. “We'll tell
each other that so that together
we can reach good compro-
mises.”
Mr. Hollande has demanded
that a European fiscal pact that
cracks down on overspending
be renegotiated to include a
greater emphasis on measures
to stimulate growth, while
Germany insists the treaty
must be respected.
Whatever their differences, the
crisis in the Eurozone will put
them under huge pressure to
compromise, a BBC corre-
spondent says.
As the Eurozone's two biggest
economies - and biggest con-
tributors to its bailout funds -
Germany and France are key
decision-makers in developing
a strategy to pull Europe out of
crisis.
According to official figures
released on Tuesday morning,
the French economy showed
no growth in the first quarter
of 2012. Growth in the final
quarter of 2011 was also re-
vised down to 0.1% from
0.2%.
However, Germany's economy
grew by a stronger than ex-
pected 0.5% in the first three
months of the year.
Following his German trip,
Mr. Hollande will hold his
first cabinet meeting on Thurs-
day, followed by a visit to
Washington to meet US Presi-
dent Barack Obama on Friday.
Hollande (Continued from page 4)
New England Sports By Keith Bohlin ’12
The Boston Celtics: The Celtics advanced past the Atlanta Hawks in six games to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference
Semi-finals against the eighth seeded Philadelphia 76ers who beat the top-ranked Chicago Bulls in the first round. The
Celtics were hoping they could put the Hawks away quickly so they could get some much-needed rest. Unfortunately, they
were unable to win game five on the road and didn't put the series away until the next game at home.
Currently, the Celtics have been plagued by injuries, some of which resulted in a sputtering offensive during the first two
games against the Sixers. Although Ray Allen gave the team a boost when he returned from his ankle injury, Paul Pierce
is still battling a knee injury and Avery Bradley has been having shoulder issues ever since he dislocated it earlier in the
season.
Looking ahead, the Celtics will play in Philadelphia Friday night then return home for game five on Monday. If necessary,
game six will be played in Philadelphia and game seven will be at the Garden. In order to move on, Kevin Garnett and
Brandon Bass will have to keep up their excellent efforts while the defense remains on top of their game. The winner of
the series will take on the winner of the Indiana-Miami series.
The Boston Red Sox: After ending the month of April with a terrific road trip on which they went 6-1 with a much im-
proved team ERA, the Sox started May off by losing eight of their first nine contests. The bats along with the pitching
plagued the club during this stretch, as the Sox averaged a mere 3.56 runs per game with an unhealthy ERA of 6.78.
However, the team is currently riding a five-game winning streak (as of 5/16) and has not given up more than one run in
their past four matchups while scoring almost seven runs per game themselves. To top it off, Lester threw a complete
game against the Mariners and was followed the next night by a strong start by Josh Beckett.
In addition to the pitching and hitting woes that have been present most of the year thus far, there have also been several
injuries. Youkilis and Ellsbury have both missed significant amounts of time as well as the outfielders. Because of the
tough start by the Sox and strong starts by the rest of the division (all other teams are above .500), the team is still 17-19
on the year, 1.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays who are in fourth place in the AL East and 5.5 games out of first
place which is currently shared by the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles (circa 5/16). This weekend, the Sox
will get a glimpse of inter-league play as they head to Philadelphia to take on the slumping Phillies as a part of a week-
long road trip on which they will also head to Baltimore. Next they will return home for a week and face the Rays and
Tigers of Detroit.
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The Picador
School Sports
By Alex Lehmann ’13
This spring, the cycling team,
with riders at all levels, is
proving to be one of the
strongest Holderness has
fielded in recent years. The
two-wheeled gladiators have
demonstrated that they can
beat anybody and have more
fun doing it.
Celeste Holland '14 is part of a
dynamic duo in the Girls A
category along with Hannah
Slattery '14; both have two top
tens finishes to their credit,
and they never finish outside
of the top 12. Hannah's dread-
locks are surely her secret to
success, giving her strength on
and off the bike to break legs
in races and our fingers when
tightening her quick releases.
Alex “Lance” Lehmann '13
showed his mettle with a gutty
performance in the Boys A
category at the Gould Road
Race, riding the race solo be-
fore roaring into the finish line
to take fourth in the bunch
gallop and seventh overall.
Also notable is his dead last
finish at the White Mountain
Road Race after he suffered a
mechanical problem early on.
Fabian Stocek '13 has been
showing that his speed extends
beyond two skis and onto two
wheels, with three wins and a
sixth place to his credit in the
Boys B category. His green
Ray-Ban knockoffs and be-
visored helmet have become a
source of dread for his com-
petitors, some stabbing their
tires before the start to avoid
having to face the smiling
Czech tornado. As of Wednes-
day Fabian will be dishing out
the pain on New England's
best in the A field.
Ryan Shumway '14 is showing
that the new guys can kick too,
winning the Exeter Cup with
teammate Fabian Stocek and
taking fourth in both the Gould
and Holderness Road Races.
When he can keep his bike on
the road, he puts the pain
down on other riders, leaving
them groveling in his wake.
Like Fabian, he has been pro-
moted to A status.
Charles Harker '15 has been
showing his stuff as well, with
two top ten finishes in the
Boys B category. Although
wearing his helmet the right
way has at times eluded him,
he rides beyond his years,
regularly showing up riders
three years his elder. Harker
moved up to Boys A for the
Exeter Cup, riding with team-
mate Alex Lehmann on the
technical circuit.
Aidan Kendall '13 is the fourth
member of the Holderness B
team, dubbed “So Hee's Warri-
ors” in honor of our fallen
compatriot. While he ada-
mantly denies caring about the
race results, he accidentally
stumbled into a fifth place
finish at White Mountain
School and stayed inside the
top 20 in the grueling Gould
Road Race.
Paul Pettengill '12 leads the
boys' team with an iron fist,
demanding that his subordi-
nates respect his authority.
He's shown a fun side though,
organizing a van-top roof
party before a race and gener-
ally keeping the mood high on
the team. When he and his
front shifters can get along,
he's had some strong finishes,
including his top 20 finish at
White Mountain.
Eliana Mallory '14 leads the
charge for Girls C, with two
top tens and a podium finish
with third at the Gould Road
Race. She has an affinity for
courses where the road turns
up, often riding away from her
opponents as they try in vain
to stay behind her yellow Bi-
anchi. Eliana tried with suc-
cess at group sprinting, pass-
ing her Gould competition at
the line like they were riding
backwards.
Sawyer Gardner '15 is in
charge of our pro scouting,
always updating us on the lat-
est news from the professional
peloton. She knows all of Tour
de France champion Andy
Schleck's dirty secrets and
rides like a champion herself,
pouring it all into every pedal
stroke.
Emily Soderberg '13 is giving
her lungs a break from singing
but not a vacation and is in-
stead putting them to work
driving her into top 20 finishes
in all of her races so far.
Might be for a particular mem-
ber of our boys team?
Paige Pfenninger '15 is carry-
ing on the Pfenninger legacy.
The sibling duo was reunited
in a truly touching moment at
the Exeter Cup where the girls
destroyed the Girls C field.
However, she has proven that
she doesn't need any family
help to get it done; Paige has
shown the commitment of a
true champion, managing to
keep her finishes inside the top
20 in all her races. She'll be a
dangerous rider in the coming
years.
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Two-Wheeled Gladiators Dish Out the Pain at New England Races
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse:
The intrepid, varsity Bull lady laxers have had a great season so far!
Led by Mags the Muggle and HaHa the HaHa we have been rockin’ it
out on the field recently. Our record as of Monday was 10-2, with
losses only to New Hampton and St. Paul's (both very close and well
fought games.) BUT GUESS WHAT?..We beat New Hampton the
second time we played them this past Monday..big deal..just
sayin'..They were undefeated, so we showed 'em what was up! The
tenacious Mobay, Monzana, Halezie, Lil Laurena, Mace, Tess, and our
two fave frosh, Nikki and Clairebear, have been racking up the points
on attack. The fab Mags, Lil Fordo, and myself have been doin' our
thang in the midfield. The spunky Ging, Bourque, HaHa, Hedi, Hoff,
Bird, and Mads have been casually stopping (and stomping on) lil' girlz
in the defensive end. Last but not least, Kenz and the Guer have played
major roles in our success this season from their positions in the net.
It’s been a heck of a ride! Next year we will miss our seniors SO much.
Two more games - les' do it ladies! Shoutout to all you PAFI lovahs!
And remember...(sorry fhockers and BVH)…BUT we're the best team
on campus!!!!
- Sarah Bell ’13
Girls Varsity Tennis:
The girls varsity tennis team has had quite a good season so far, with just one
more match to go before the Lakes Region Championships. The team has come a
long way - from the shaky scrimmage at the start of the season to our confident
wins recently. Every player has contributed a great deal to making the team suc-
cessful, by dominating the courts in singles matches and using good communica-
tion skills in doubles. Just last weekend the team beat Proctor 5-4 (one of the only
schools the team had previously lost to) by winning the three essential doubles
matches at the end. The seniors - Josie, Pippa, Bee, and Kristina - were an essen-
tial part of the team this year and will be dearly missed next year as they continue
on to greater adventures; best of luck to them!
- Raquel Shrestha ’13
Boys Varsity Tennis:
The boys varsity tennis team has had a successful year and is now heading down
the last stretch before the Lakes Region Tournament. Luke Randle, in the number
three spot, has worked his opponents with strong consistent play, almost always
recording a W in the book for the team. Other stand-out studs on the team are
Brandon Marcus and Max Lash who have finally mastered the art of doubles ten-
nis. Although we have lost a few close matches to some well-rounded opponents,
we have continuously improved and gained great respect around the league. The
Holderness Bulls varsity boys tennis squad has put in the training and work to be
as competitive as possible. We have very high expectations for this coming week-
end at the big tournament.
- Jesse Ross ’13
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The Picador
New Edi tors for The Picador Set Goals for Next Year Lea Rice
We are so excited to be working on The Picador next year, and we want to make sure that the school newspaper is living up to its
potential. When the newspapers get passed out every other week, many people flip to just a few sections that interest them.
Emily, Sarah, and I want the whole paper to spark as much conversation as just one Shout Out sometimes can. Ideas like an ad-
vice column for new students, a “Where Are They Now?” section about recent alumni, and a cuisine column about Plymouth’s
best eateries have been suggested already. We hope to hear more input from the community this coming year.
Emily Soderberg
Lea, Sarah, and I are very excited to be a part of next year’s
Picador staff! We are looking forward to bringing some
female power to the future of our school newspaper as
well. We are honored to be helping out with something that
has the ability to bring students and faculty members alike
together on the Holderness campus. From global current
events to controversial campus topics, The Picador has the
potential to cover so much ground and have a little some-
thing for everyone. We are ready to take your ideas and
opinions and turn them into Picador gold.
Sarah Michel As Jake Barton said in his speech about next year, we as a school should strive to make the next school year our best one yet. I
hope that this statement will also apply to The Picador. Not only do Lea, Emily and I hope to bring creativity to The Picador, we
also hope that The Picador will be a place where individuals can say what they think about important school issues and bring
new ideas to the school's attention. The Picador will not only be a newspaper, but a way that members of our community can
communicate. The three of us are looking forward to making The Picador an awesome newspaper with lots of great articles and
new columns!
Kelly DiNapoli '13 is bringing
some style to the team, easily
identifiable in her Nike mid-
calves. However, her contribu-
tions to the team don't end
with her fashion sense; she
scored multiple points for the
team at Holderness and White
Mountain. Kelly has proved
that cycling doesn't have to be
all about winning as she seems
to have more fun doing it than
anybody from any other
school.
Veteran Celine Pichette '13 is
squeaking her way up the lad-
der of prep school cycling.
Literally. Listen to her bike
sometime and you'll know
exactly why. With a strong
11th place ride at the Holder-
ness Road Race, Celine shows
that experience pays off, and
so do Technicolor shorts and
Dr. Seuss jerseys.
Eliza Cowie '12 is the senior in
charge of the girls' team, as-
serting her authority through
her various stories of mischief
and debauchery. Beyond her
storied past, she's shown
strength befitting a talented
skier, stomping up hills with
the best of them and earning
two top 15 finishes at Holder-
ness and Gould.
So Hee Park '12 is another
senior on the team; unfortu-
nately, misfortune befell her
early on and she has spent
most of the season in a walk-
ing boot, icing and stretching
with trainer Jeff Nadeau, PhD.
Although she was allowed out
of the boot long enough to
marry Connor Smith, she has
been unable to compete this
season due to her battle
wounds. Rumor has it that the
Boys B squad has been wit-
nessed roaring, “For So Hee!”
before launching devastating
accelerations in races.
Dan Do '13 followed Charles
from the hardwood to the as-
phalt this year, joining the
Holderness cycling team for
the first time. Dan holds down
the fort in the Boys C field,
putting his basketball skills to
use as he ducks and weaves
around his competitors. Be-
yond his athletic contributions
with two top 20s, Dan's over-
whelmingly kind nature keeps
everybody's morale in good
shape.
Holderness has had a great
season, sitting atop the Boys B
category and positioning them-
selves to take a high season
result in all other categories.
We take to the road in droves
every afternoon and ride
through blood, sweat, and
gears in pursuit of that elusive
thing called speed.
Cycling (Continued from page 6)
Volume 7, Issue 12
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Bee Crudgington Answers Questions About the Safety of Yoga
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Currently there are around 270 students at Holderness. Each one has a story to tell. Earlier this week Senior Editor James Robbins
had a chance to speak with Bee Crudgington about her interest in yoga. Below are excerpts from their conversation.
JR: Why did you decide to start a yoga
club?
BC: Well, I feel that at Holderness we
are constantly on the go and always
thinking about what we are going to do
next. Yoga allows us to stop and for
one hour just concentrate on the mo-
ment, our breathing, and our bodies.
Sunday is the perfect time to reflect on
the past week and prepare for the up-
coming week.
JR: Is yoga just stretching?
BC: No, actually yoga can be extremely tiring because it re-
quires a lot of strength. Vinyasa yoga, where you are constantly
moving, is quite a work out. Yoga requires a combination of
balance, focus, and strength. Just think about how strong your
core needs to be able to keep your body inverted and balanced
so you don't fall over.
JR: Can yoga easily injure you?
BC: Recently there was an article in The New York Times about
yoga “wrecking” our bodies (http://
www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/magazine/how-yoga-can-wreck-
your-body.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all), but do I think yoga is
destructive to our bodies...no. Yoga can potentially injure you,
but you can become injured in any sport. However, yoga is not
actually a sport but a practice. It's not a competition, but it still
demands focus and awareness. If you are paying attention to
your body, then you will probably not
find yourself injured. Personally, I
think yoga is less harmful than sports
like hockey and football. You never
hear of anyone dying from yoga.
JR: Why should you do yoga?
BC: Yoga has so many benefits from
physical to mental. Also yoga isn't just
for girls; many athletes are doing yoga,
even NFL football teams. Yoga helps you get a better night's
sleep, it is a stress reducer, it improves your memory, and it can
actually help reduce your risk of some diseases. Holderness is a
school full of athletes, and it is important to realize that yoga
has many benefits for serious athletes: improving balance can
help your performance in games and correct muscle imbal-
ances, improving flexibility helps increase your range of mo-
tion, and improving the mind-body connection helps athletes
stay focused during games and in control of their bodies.
JR: How is religion tied to yoga?
BC: Many people think that yoga is a religion. In my mind,
yoga is not a religion, but it is in religion. Most religions have
some form of yoga that is practiced daily. Meditation, or
prayer, is yoga that is supposed to be done daily in nearly all
religions. In Buddhist and Hindu cultures, however, they prac-
tice yoga with lots of physical movement, similar to what we
do it in Weld each Sunday morning. Yoga means "union," so it
is inherently spiritual; that is why I am passionate about it.
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Sunday, May 20th
Venue Block 1 (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Block 2 (2:40 PM – 3:40 PM)
Block 3 (3:50 PM – 4:50 PM)
Weld – East Wing Katie Leake Charlie DeFeo Casey Gibbs
Weld – Student Lounge Sam Lee Kristina Micalizzi Maggie Caputi
Hagerman Auditorium Salamarie Frazier Jules Pichette Alex Trujillo
Hagerman – Chem Lab
Hagerman – Physics Lab
Webster Room Ian Ford Matt Kinney
Alfond Double Classroom Haley Mahar Hannah Halsted Shawn Watson
Chapel Sara Mogollon Lily Ford Erica Steiner
Schoolhouse 22 Mitch Shumway Bee Crudgington
East Dorm – Living Room So Hee Park
Friday, May 25th
Venue Block 4 (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Block 5 (1:40 PM – 2:40 PM)
Block 6 (2:50 PM – 3:50 PM)
Weld – East Wing Parker Sutherland Sam Cloud
Weld – Student Lounge Pippa Blau Connor Loree Julia Potter
Hagerman Auditorium Thany Alexander Josh Nungesser
Hagerman – Chem Lab Owen Buehler Alex Leininger
Hagerman – Physics Lab Steph Symecko
Webster Room Drew Walsh Peter Ferrante Keith Babus
Alfond Double Classroom Brian Tierney Abby Guerra Andrew Munroe
Chapel
Schoolhouse 22
East Dorm – Living Room
Senior Honors Thesis Presentation Schedule
Volume 7, Issue 12
Horoscopes
Adapted from the Huffington Post by Haley Mahar ’12
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Aries (March 21-April 19):
The Moon's current visit to
your active sign pushes you
through some pretty bumpy
territory. Handling the obsta-
cles in your path requires hard
work, yet you probably won't
feel depleted now, even if you
put out a lot of energy. Your
good intentions, however,
won't likely be enough; pace
yourself and don't quit, even if
you face a minor setback along
the way.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
Your determination comes in
handy this week as you try to
remedy a complex situation
that has created its share of
stress. Although you might not
be able to put everything back
together right away, don't give
up. Steer clear of taking a
shortcut; temporary patches
and quick fixes are not a smart
idea. A little extra persistence
will help you find a positive
solution to the problem.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
You aren't eager to stand up to
a powerful person now and
even just thinking about a con-
frontation, makes you anxious.
Luckily, the process should go
more smoothly once you start
a constructive conversation.
So don't freeze under pressure;
you can outmaneuver nearly
anyone if you remain mentally
agile. If you are willing to
learn from your opponent, you
will probably end up getting
exactly what you need from
the interaction.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
Someone's bad behavior does-
n't have to be a showstopper if
you nip the problem in the
bud. The smartest way to re-
spond to this tricky situation is
to engage the other person by
showing genuine concern and
asking probing questions.
Once you understand what's
happening, you can deal with
the tension out in the open
instead of shadowboxing with
a hidden enemy.
Leo (July 23-August 22):
Concerns about self-worth and
net worth are more intertwined
than you might think. Thank-
fully, you should feel optimis-
tic because you're in touch
with the power of your emo-
tions this week; your optimism
will inspire others. So if your
current actions are supported
by your work performance,
you are likely to get the finan-
cial benefits that you want.
Virgo (August 23-September
22): You are feeling special
today, but relationships may
be so intense now that life
seems a bit overwhelming.
You are tempted to go over-
board and give a special some-
one a show that he or she
won't forget. Luckily, the re-
sults could be extremely re-
warding as long as you don't
lose sight of your purpose. If
you put too much effort into
appearing unrealistically per-
fect, others might walk away.
Simply being yourself is your
best strategy.
Libra (September 23-
October 22): Maintaining
your concentration is nearly
impossible this week. It's diffi-
cult to ignore the information
that is coming your way, be-
cause you realize its signifi-
cance. However, don't be so
sure of yourself that new facts
won't change your mind. Even
if you think that you know
what to do, remain open to the
possibility of changing your
mind.
Scorpio (October 23-
November 21): You may be
in a positive state of mind be-
cause your plans are unfolding
on schedule now. But some-
thing is gnawing away at the
edges of your awareness, no
matter how upbeat you are
feeling. Instead of attempting
to ignore your pangs of uncer-
tainty, explore the origins of
your current doubts. Expand
your thinking to integrate your
fears; once you adjust to the
new landscape, you should be
able to navigate around the
shadows of your subconscious
without being afraid of the
dark.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Expressing
your feelings this week might
heat things up more than you
expect, so it's a good idea to
proceed slowly. Unfortunately,
guarding your ideas adds ten-
sion to your relationships with
classmates. Although it may
be challenging to strike a man-
ageable balance between opti-
mism and pessimism, don't
give up. Do your best to keep
communication channels open
even if there's no obvious reso-
lution in sight.
Capricorn (December 22-
January 19): You may be in a
very expressive mood this
week, but what you're saying
isn't easy for everyone to hear.
Your uncharacteristic emo-
tional intensity may surprise
others and set them off bal-
ance. Yet, you aren't interested
in lighthearted banter; you
want to go deep. Reflect on
your feelings and work to
transform your opinions so
that others around you will be
more receptive to what you
have to say.
Aquarius (January 20-
February 18): You may grow
restless this week, especially if
loved ones are being so nice to
you that it makes you feel un-
comfortable. What do they
want from you? However,
don't mistakenly harden your
position now just to demon-
strate your strength. Practice
being strong and yielding at
the same time. Staying flexible
in thought helps you move
through your day with grace
and gratitude.
Pisces (February 19-March 20): You may be motivated by
a classmate or partner who
seems to have all the answers
this week. Fortunately, compe-
tent peers may help you to be
more productive, but that isn't
a reason to give up your
power. Instead look at the role
you play in your own success,
even if you are just one mem-
ber on a team. Working with
amazing people doesn't have
to rob you of your self-esteem
if you're willing to acknowl-
edge your valuable contribu-
tion to the group effort.
Source: http:\\www.huffing
tonpost.com
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Dear School,
For the class of 2012, our time at Holderness is finally coming to a close. After our years as part of the Holderness com-
munity, we’re finally heading off into the big, bad world. As a final farewell, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten things
we, as seniors, think everyone needs to do before they graduate from Holderness. Good luck with everything to come.
Haley, James, and Nate
1. Go ski jumping
2. Go on the sunset hike with Mr. Carrigan up Rattlesnake
3. Hike Mount Washington
4. Read in Chapel
5. Take every single class Andrew Sheppe has to offer
6. Linger at dinner until study hall
7. Get called out for dress code (only once is acceptable)*
8. Spend a study hall doing work on the Quad*
9. Work at sit-down dinner pantry
10. Swim in the Pemi
* Only allowed during the spring of your senior year
Top Ten Things You Need To Do Before You Graduate
Senior Editors
Nate Lamson
Haley Mahar
James Robbins
Junior Editors
Jake Barton
Jeff Hauser
Charlie Williams
Faculty Advisors
Ms. Magnus
Mr. Solberg
Mr. Carey
Contributing Writers
Sarah Michel
Fabian Stocek
Vincent Guo
Keith Bohlin
Kristina Micalizzi
Alex Lehmann
Sarah Bell
Raquel Shrestha
Jesse Ross
Emily Soderberg
Lea Rice
Bee Crudgington
Contact Information
Holderness School
Chapel Lane
P.O. Box 1789
Plymouth, NH 03245
Phone Number:
603.536.1257
Fax: 603.536.1267
Email: [email protected]
Shout Outs
LF & OL = You two sure looked beautiful
EB & CW = Those long nights in Carpenter were bound
to lead to something
CC & WK = Prince Charming trolling under the bridge
BC & MF = Dating down for double dates
MW & SW = Dreams do come true
HM & AL = Buggin' out
HF = Our new First Lady
MS = No pants? No problem!
EG = Adios, Amor!
SHT = Write fast, speak slowly, good luck!
Secrets are no fun unless you share with everyone!
- Kristina Micalizzi ‘12